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Supporting Treatment Access and Recovery in Re-entry (STAR-R)
Sponsor: University of Massachusetts, Worcester
Summary
This application is aimed at testing a multicomponent intervention called "Maintaining Independence and Sobriety through Systems Integration, Outreach, and Networking-Criminal Justice (MISSION-CJ) or Peer Linkage Support post-release from two jails in Massachusetts for individuals with co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders (COD), given high rates of COD among incarcerated populations. The research will examine engagement in treatment, behavioral health outcomes, mediators and moderators, an economic analysis, and facilitators and barriers of MISSION-CJ implementation.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
240
Start Date
2026-08-01
Completion Date
2030-08-31
Last Updated
2026-07-01
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
Full MISSION-CJ
MISSION-CJ is a time-limited, cross disciplinary, team-based wraparound approach that provides 6 months of psychosocial treatment combined with assertive outreach, empowering clients to access and engage in care and community services to promote recovery and address criminogenic risk. The MISSION-CJ treatment curriculum integrates 3 evidence-based practices: 1) Critical Time Intervention (CTI), a time-limited form of assertive community treatment; 2) Dual Recovery Therapy (DRT), which is integrated mental health and substance use group therapy; and 3) Peer Support (PS), offering support for people in recovery by people in recovery.
Peer Linkage Support
Linkage only is provided via Peer Specialists whom have lived experiences similar to that of our participants. Linkage only includes informal treatment planning and linkages and supports to needed community services.
Locations (2)
Hampshire County Jail and House of Correction
Northampton, Massachusetts, United States
Worceseter County Jail and House of Correction
West Boylston, Massachusetts, United States